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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,333.32, 37,999.98 and 13,649.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,333.32, 37,999.98 and 13,649.88 is: 20,474.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,333.32 : 37,999.98 = 13,649.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,333.32/37,999.98 = 13,649.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,333.32x = 37,999.98 × 13,649.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,333.32x = 518,695,167.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,695,167.00/25,333.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,474.82

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